Pocket Watch Database

Due to the lack of existing factory records, our Hampden Watch Co. database has been reconstructed using observations of known watches.
As a result, the information may contain inaccuracies. Please let us know if you have details that can improve the database.

From the American Horology Archive:
Hampden Grade Champion Pocket Watch

Hampden Watch Co.

Grade: Champion

Manufacturer: Hampden
Manufacturer Location: Canton, Ohio
Movement Serial Number: 1183439
Grade: Champion
Model: 3
Estimated Production Year: 1898
Size: 18s
Jewels: 7j
Movement Configuration: Openface
Movement Finish: Gilt
Movement Setting: Lever or Pendant
Plate: Full Plate
Regulator: Plain
Adjusted: No
Railroad Grade: No
Dial Feet Locations: 21.7, 37, 59
Movement Markings: Champion
Canton, Ohio.
Safety Pinion
Case: Various
Database Version: v52.245
Registry Population: 12 (0.49%)
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): 4.76% Analyzing 142 Sales

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Verification Reports for this Run

The following reports have been graciously submitted by dedicated members in reference to this production run. These reports are useful to verify data and track inaccuracies that require further research. Please note that reports may contain inaccurate information or assumptions that must be dilligently considered with other available sources.


Wizardmaster Supporter 6 · July 20, 2023

Serial Number 1181764 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 24, 2020

Serial Number 1181001 was reported as inaccurate.

No further details were submitted with the report.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Setting changed from Lever to Lever or Pendant

Anonymous · February 6, 2020

Serial Number 1183408 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Setting changed from Lever to Lever or Pendant

Anonymous · January 18, 2019

Serial Number 1183439 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: It is 18s, not 6s. It is full plate, not 3/4
plate. Marked “Champion”.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from Unknown to Champion
Size changed from 6 to 18
Movement Configuration changed from Hunting to Openface
Movement Setting changed from Lever to Lever or Pendant
Plate changed from 3/4 to Full

Anonymous · December 11, 2017

Serial Number 1182444 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Setting changed from Lever to Lever or Pendant

Anonymous · October 18, 2017

Serial Number 1183132 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from Unknown to Champion
Size changed from 6 to 18
Movement Configuration changed from Hunting to Openface
Movement Setting changed from Lever to Lever or Pendant
Plate changed from 3/4 to Full
Hampden Grade Champion Pocket Watch